Products & Ingredients
HTBA Receives Upcycled Certified Verification
The company’s citrus-derived ingredients are extracted from immature citrus that falls off of trees prematurely.
By: Mike Montemarano
Photo: HTBA
HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), a specialist in citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12, announced that several of its ingredients have earned Upcycled Certified status.
“This certification highlights HTBA’s long-term commitment to promoting circularity, and offering our customers innovative, eco-friendly solutions,” said Norma Bisbal, ESG manager at HTBA. “Gaining official recognition for our upcycled ingredients marks the latest achievement in our ongoing sustainability initiatives, further solidifying our position as an industry leader in waste reduction and environmental responsibility.”
The Upcycled Certified program from the Upcycled Food Association and Where Food Comes From, Inc. was designed to reduce food waste by transforming unused resources that would otherwise not have made it to human consumption into high-value products.
“The mission of the Upcycled Certified program aligns perfectly with our dedication to supporting the circular economy,” Bisbal said. “Our flavonoids are extracted from immature citrus, mainly oranges, that naturally fall from trees as they grow. These ‘baby’ citruses would usually become agricultural waste. However, the immature citrus are collected, sun-dried, and we extract the citrus flavonoids from them. The waste generated is then used as compost, which is used as a soil fertilizer, closing the circle.”
The certification applies to HTBA’s taste modulation solutions Citrosa, Citrosa+, natural flavors NF04 and CBC 45, and Cardiose, an ingredient evidenced to support cardiovascular health and active performance.
“By choosing our Upcycled Certified products, you’re not just selecting quality,” said Bisbal. “You’re actively contributing to a more sustainable future.”
